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Update Promise Tracker

Phone makers promise years of updates. We check whether they arrive.

Each phone below shows the Android upgrade and security update promise made at launch, quoted from our review with its source. Once a month we record the newest security patch we can confirm for it, with the date and where we saw it. A promise kept for twelve months is a record no one can write later; that is why we start now.

Review status: every promise has been reviewed by an editor. 7 of 13 phones have at least one recorded check. Updated November 3, 2026.

Phones with an update promise (13)

  1. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: United States · Launched September 4, 2026

    Android upgrades
    7 major upgrades from Android 17
    Security updates
    7 years
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    October 2026 (checked November 2, 2026)

    Patch was 1 month old; no cadence promised

    Samsung promises seven major Android OS upgrades and up to seven years of security updates. Availability and timing can vary by market, carrier and model.

    Promise source: Samsung US: Galaxy S26 FE product page. Read the review: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Is It Worth $699?

    Samsung says timing can vary by market, carrier and model. No end date is stated in the article.

    Monthly checks for Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
    CheckedNewest patchAndroidSource
    November 2, 2026October 202617SammyGuru: Galaxy S26 FE October 2026 security update, Oct 7 2026 Press report

  2. Google Pixel 11 Pro

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: United States

    Android upgrades
    Not stated as a count
    Security updates
    7 years
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    October 2026 (checked November 2, 2026)

    Patch was 1 month old; no cadence promised

    7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates

    Promise source: Google Store: Pixel 11 Pro tech specs. Read the review: Google Pixel 11 Pro Review: 6 Downsides to Check

    Google states seven years of OS updates rather than a count of Android upgrades. Prices were announced on August 12, 2026; the article does not give an on-sale date.

    Monthly checks for Google Pixel 11 Pro
    CheckedNewest patchAndroidSource
    November 2, 2026October 2026—Google: Pixel Update Bulletin, October 2026 Maker security bulletin

  3. Sony Xperia 10 VIII

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: Europe, UK and Japan · Launched August 25, 2026

    Android upgrades
    4 major upgrades from Android 16
    Security updates
    6 years, until August 2032
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    October 2026 (checked November 2, 2026)

    Patch was 1 month old; no cadence promised

    Sony lists up to four OS upgrades and up to six years of security updates, and its Japanese site describes this as stronger support than the 10 VII had.

    Promise source: Sony UK: Xperia 10 VIII specifications. Read the review: Sony Xperia 10 VIII Review: A Brighter Screen for €150 More

    Both figures are 'up to'; Sony Japan says the number received depends on when you buy. The August 2032 security end date comes from Notebookcheck, not from Sony.

    Monthly checks for Sony Xperia 10 VIII
    CheckedNewest patchAndroidSource
    November 2, 2026October 202617docomo: Xperia 10 VIII SO-52G software update, Oct 29 2026 Maker release notes

  4. Fairphone Gen 6+

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: Europe

    Android upgrades
    6 major upgrades from Android 16
    Security updates
    until 2033
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet
    Fairphone promises support through 2033 and six Android OS upgrades.

    Promise source: Fairphone: Gen 6+ launch and support details. Read the review: Fairphone Gen 6+ Review: Repairable, Ethical—and Hard to Recommend

    The phone launched on Android 16 while Android 17 was already current, so the first upgrade only reaches the current release.

  5. iQOO Z11 5G (India)

    Sources disagreeReviewed

    Market: India

    Android upgrades
    3 major upgrades from Android 16
    Security updates
    5 years
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet

    Patch level not established

    iQOO Connect Official's launch announcement promises three Android generations and five years of security patches, while the product-page disclaimer says the India upgrade count and security years will be confirmed.

    Promise source: iQOO Connect Official launch announcement. Read the review: iQOO Z11 5G India Review: Battery Appeal, Charging and Price Trade-Offs

    The launch announcement and the product page disagree; neither gives an end date.

    Monthly checks for iQOO Z11 5G (India)
    CheckedNewest patchAndroidSource
    November 2, 2026Not established16iQOO India: System update page Maker release notes

  6. Boltt Ace 5G

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: India · Launched August 25, 2026

    Android upgrades
    3 major upgrades from Android 16
    Security updates
    4 years
    Patch cadence
    Quarterly or faster
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet

    Patch level not established

    Boltt's official commitment for the Ace and Evo promises "3 years of major Android OS upgrades" and "4 years of security updates", with quarterly patches or more often when required.

    Promise source: Boltt: Smartphone Software Update Commitment (PDF, undated). Read the review: Boltt Ace 5G Review: Update Promise, Specs and the Real Trade-Offs

    Boltt's document has no version number or date. This is Boltt's first phone generation, so there is no earlier delivery record.

    Monthly checks for Boltt Ace 5G
    CheckedNewest patchAndroidSource
    November 2, 2026Not established16Boltt: homepage Maker release notes

  7. Boltt Evo 4G (India)

    Sources disagreeReviewed

    Market: India · Launched August 25, 2026

    Android upgrades
    3 major upgrades from Android 16
    Security updates
    4 years
    Patch cadence
    Quarterly or faster
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet

    Patch level not established

    The announced commitment reported by Telecom Today specifies three major OS upgrades, four security years and at least quarterly patches, subject to platform and certification dependencies.

    Promise source: Telecom Today: Boltt 3+4 announcement, August 31. Read the review: Boltt Evo 4G Review: The Trade-Offs Behind the Big Battery

    • 91mobiles says: One OS upgrade and two security years.

    The article attributes the 3+4 figure to a press report of Boltt's statement. Boltt's own PDF, cited in the Ace 5G review, names both the Ace and the Evo.

    Monthly checks for Boltt Evo 4G (India)
    CheckedNewest patchAndroidSource
    November 2, 2026Not established16Boltt: homepage Maker release notes

  8. Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: India · Launched August 24, 2026

    Android upgrades
    1 major upgrade from Android 16
    Security updates
    2 years
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet

    Patch level not established

    Lava states “Android 16 (Assured Android 17 upgrade) + 2 years Software Support”.

    Promise source: Lava: Virat V1 Pro 5G product and specification page. Read the review: Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G Review: The Downsides Behind the 6,000mAh Battery

    Lava says "2 years Software Support"; FoneArena and 91mobiles describe it as two years of security updates.

    Monthly checks for Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
    CheckedNewest patchAndroidSource
    November 2, 2026Not established16Lava: Software Update Center Maker release notes

  9. RugOne Xever 8

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: Global

    Android upgrades
    3 major upgrades from Android 16
    Security updates
    Not stated
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet
    RugOne lists Android 16 and promises three major upgrades through Android 19.

    Promise source: RugOne: Xever 8 product and specifications. Read the review: RugOne Xever 8 Review: The Trade-Offs Behind Its Swappable Battery

    No security-patch cadence or support end date is published.

  10. RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro

    Sources disagreeReviewed

    Market: Global (Kickstarter first)

    Android upgrades
    3 major upgrades from Android 16
    Security updates
    Not stated
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet
    RugOne promises three major operating-system upgrades, taking Android 16 through Android 20.

    Promise source: RugOne: Xsnap 7 Pro specifications. Read the review: RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro Review: 8 Risks Before You Back It

    RugOne's own page is inconsistent: its spec table says "3 major OS upgrades (up to Android 20)", and Android 16 to Android 20 is four. We record three, as worded, until RugOne clarifies. Security updates are described only as "Regular Security Updates". Checked 2026-11-02.

  11. Ulefone Note 23

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: EU fiche; global store

    Android upgrades
    Not stated as a count
    Security updates
    5 years
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet
    The EU fiche declares five years of availability for security, corrective, and functionality updates; that is not a promise of five major Android-version upgrades.

    Promise source: EPREL Note 23 product fiche, registration 2750313. Read the review: Ulefone Note 23 Review: The Compromises Behind the Low Price

    Ulefone's separate two-OS-update policy depends on model eligibility, which is not confirmed for the Note 23.

  12. FOSSiBOT F116 Pro

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: United States

    Android upgrades
    Not stated as a count
    Security updates
    Not stated
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet
    FOSSiBOT describes typical bug-fix support, but does not specify a guaranteed major-Android upgrade count or a fixed security-support end date for the F116 Pro.

    Promise source: Creator FOSSiBOT campaign FAQ. Read the review: FOSSiBOT F116 Pro Review: Small Phone, Action-Camera Trade-Offs

    Creator FAQ dated March 13, 2026: conditional 2–3-year support mainly for bug fixes, typically every 2–3 months. No guaranteed OS-upgrade count, security duration, end date or security-patch cadence. No retail firmware/patch inspection or human check recorded.

  13. Unihertz Jelly 2E

    Maker's statementReviewed

    Market: United States

    Android upgrades
    0 major upgrades from Android 12
    Security updates
    Not stated
    Patch cadence
    Not stated
    Latest patch seen
    Not checked yet
    Due to the legacy Android version and the lack of MediaTek platform development support, this device cannot receive further OS upgrades.

    Promise source: Unihertz: Jelly 2E product page. Read the review: Unihertz Jelly 2E Review: A 3-Inch Phone Stuck on Android 12

    Covers the Jelly 2E 4GB/64GB, US region variant. Unihertz states no further OS upgrades; it states no security-patch period, cadence or end date, so securityYears stays null. Installed patch level unconfirmed. The 12-month hardware warranty is not an update promise.

Phones with no written promise we could find (12)

Not finding a promise is not proof that a phone gets no updates. It means the buyer has nothing in writing to hold the maker to. We still record patch levels for these phones when we can confirm them.

How the tracker works

  • The promise is quoted from our review of the phone, with the maker's page or the report it came from. When sources disagree, we show both and do not pick the more flattering one.
  • A check records the newest security patch level we can confirm for a phone on a given day, from a maker bulletin, release notes, a dated device screenshot, an owner report or a press report. The source type is shown beside every check, and each check names the editor who recorded it.
  • On time or behind is shown only when the maker promised a cadence. A phone promised quarterly patches is behind when its newest patch is more than 4 months old on the day we check. Without a promised cadence we show the patch age only.
  • Sources are archived. Each month we also save a dated copy of every promise source, with a Wayback Machine link, in the Spec & Policy Archive. If a maker later edits its promise, the earlier wording stays on record.
  • No score. The tracker records what was promised and what arrived. It does not rate the phone, and a late patch is one fact among many in the review.

Found a newer patch on your phone? Send us a dated screenshot of Settings, About phone, Android version. See also the undefined software support window flaw and how we review.